Depth Year 2019

I heard a CBC Tapestry podcast the other day that got me thinking. The interviewee, a David Cain, was talking about going deeper, not longer, meaning rather than always picking up something new, how about using what is already in one's life and see what happens?

I have my piano, cello, bodhran, accordion, tin whistles, paints, yoga, clays, kitchen, dog, yard, the groups I belong to - so much already. And yet somehow I am still called by novelty - new things, new people, new hobbies, new skills.

I immediately liked the idea of going deeper. Imagine what I could learn if I kept doing what I am already doing? I might get better on my musical instruments. I would learn more about working with clay and maybe even find my own style and practice. I could get stronger in yoga and ease my body. My yard could get even more beautiful and perhaps more productive. Just think of how good my food will get spending more time in the kitchen.

So I am going to try this. Nothing totally new this year. Same people, same groups, same hobbies, same places I have visited before.

As part of t his new practice, I am also going to do more by hand, which includes washing dishes. It is true that much of life is made up of mundane tasks so why not enjoy them? I like putting my hands in warm soapy water, and seeing all the clean dishes laid out on one of my purple kitchen towels.

I wonder what I will discover?



 Reference: David Cain writes a blog.   https://www.raptitude.com

Comments

  1. StevieSeptember 2, 2020 at 10:52 AM

    I just *like* you!

    It's amazing to look back at these old posts, because you've really achieved what you were talking about. Manifested what you were calling into being. 2020 has been a big change for you in regards to your daily life and deepening your focus (thanks to that bitch covid). I'm pretty enchanted with what I'm hearing from you - the peacefulness, the playing every day, the walks in nature. Good life, good job!

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